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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-74-2 - 02/19/1974 - RR Crossing at Lillian and Grove RESOLUTION • WHEREAS the establishment of a grade level crossing over the Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company railroad tracks at Lillian Street and Grove Avenue will facilitate and improve the flow of traffic in the City of McHenry, will thereby promote the health, welfare and safety of its inhabi- tants and of the public generally and is urgently required in the interest of the public convenience and necessity. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McHENRY, McHenry County, Illinois, as follows : 1.. That the City of McHenry petition the Illinois Commerce Commission for permission to extend Lillian Street and Grove Avenue, within the City, across the railroad tracks of the Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company, at grade level, and that the Commission be requested to direct the Illinois Department of Transportation to pay from the Grade Protection Fund as set forth in the Motor Fuel Tax Law, a substantial part . of the cost involved in connection with the installation, if any, of flashing light signal protection devices at such location. 2. That the City shall improve Lillian Street to the westerly right-of-way line of said railroad and shall extend and construct Grove Avenue to the easterly right-of-way line of said railroad. 3. That . the entire cost and expense of constructing the aforesaid crossing, and any other expenses in connection there- with, will be paid by the City. 4. That the City Attorneys be and they are hereby authorized and directed to file the above-described petition in the Illinois Commerce Commission, as provided by law. PASSED this 19th day of February, 1974. Ayes : Nays : Aio;✓! • Absent : f APPROVED this 19th day of February, 1974. Ma or AT • City lerk RESOLUTION Petition The C. & N.W.R.R. For Crossing At Lillian St. To Grove Avenue